Cassirer and the Breakthrough of Impressionism

“In 2026, the Alte Nationalgalerie will honour Paul Cassirer (1871–1926), one of the most important art dealers of his time. Through his gallery’s exceptionally dense and continuous exhibition programme, the Berlin-based galerist Paul Cassirer played a decisive role in spreading French Impressionism in Germany. Thanks to his efforts, artists such as Edgar Degas, Paul Cézanne, Édouard Manet, Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir and Vincent van Gogh gained wider recognition in the German-speaking world. By presenting their works, Cassirer left a lasting imprint on Germany’s cultural landscape and ignited passionate public debates. Numerous key works entered major German collections and museums through his mediation, including the holdings of the Nationalgalerie. …”